The Irish tin whistle, dating back to the 12th century in Ireland, is a wonderful instrument to start anyone on their journey to learning traditional Irish music. Made in Dublin for over 40 years, the ...

It is the most ubiquitous instrument to be found in the British Isles, and the name penny whistle denotes the humble price sellers procured at one time that would be the entry point for many students ...

The Chieftains have been stomping around the Earth as long as the Stones. This year, the traditional Irish group celebrates its extraordinary half-century run with a world tour and new album, "Voice ...

And when you heard the tin whistle, the children ran to watch them practicing the dancing. The penny whistle or tin whistle has been a popular instrument with players through out the world owing to ...

A new Festival inspired by a master whistler who revived interest in a north-east musical tradition which came close to dying out will take place in March. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to ...

ITMA's Drawing from the Well series at Belltable, 15. Mary Bergin, Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin, John Blake, and Conor Connolly ...

Doolin' are a six-piece French band from Toulouse and they make Irish traditional music. The Irish Times says they do it "brilliantly". Who are we to argue? They have solid credentials - brothers ...

World record tin whistle event at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford The people of Wexford have all the more reason to sing and rejoice during the 2024 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, having officially ...

When it comes to the phrase ‘tin whistle,’ most of us will have memories of dossing with them in primary school. From loud and out-of-tune renditions of Hot Cross Buns to Cockles and Mussels, most of ...

Singer Bridie Monds-Watson, also known as SOAK, tells the story of a child from Derry-Londonderry who wanted to be heard. Watch them play the guitar alongside an Irish traditional instrument, the tin ...

Rosie, 21, and Maeve, 24, will be performing at different sessions in Belfast TradFest A Dungannon piper has said it is vital that "more and more young women" are taking an interest in traditional ...